Abstract
A column assembly includes a two or more piece interlocking column assembly having at least a first linear section configured with an annular curve about a first short dimension, said at least first linear section having a first exterior surface, a first interior surface, and a first set of opposing edges, wherein said first set of opposing edges are configured with a first opposing male/female latch mechanism; and at least a second linear section configured with said annular curve about a second short dimension, said at least second linear section having a second exterior surface, a second interior surface, and a second set of opposing edges, wherein said second set of opposing edges are configured with a second opposing male/female latch mechanism, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism are configured to friction fit thereto each other.
Claims
1. A friction fit column assembly, the column assembly comprising: at least a first linear section configured with an annular curve about a first short dimension, said first linear section having a first exterior surface, a first interior surface, and a first set of opposing edges, wherein said first set of opposing edges are configured with a first opposing male/female latch mechanism; and at least a second linear section configured with said annular curve about a second short dimension, said second linear section having a second exterior surface, a second interior surface, and a second set of opposing edges, wherein said second set of opposing edges are configured with a second opposing male/female latch mechanism, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism are configured to friction fit thereto each other.
2. The column assembly of claim 1, further comprising to vertical support device, wherein said first linear section and said second linear section are configured to surround said vertical support device.
3. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said first linear section and said second linear section are configured as tapered.
4. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said first linear section and said second linear section are configured as straight.
5. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said first linear section and said second linear section are configured as contoured.
6. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a stem and a rounded bulb connected thereto said stem, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a first gripper finger and a second gripper finger configured to grip said rounded bulb.
7. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises an offset stepped finger, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises an offset stepped slot configured to grip said offset stepped finger.
8. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a first finger with a cutout, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a second finger with an opposing cutout configured to grip said first finger with said cutout.
9. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a stepped finger, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a stepped slot configured to grip said stepped finger.
10. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises two or more finger members, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises two or more slots configured to grip said two or more finger members.
11. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a pointed finger member, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a pointed slot configured to grip said pointed finger member.
12. The column assembly of claim 1, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a stem and a rounded bulb connected thereto said stem, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a first gripper finger and a second gripper finger configured to grip said rounded bulb; and another first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a first finger with a cutout, and another second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a second finger with an opposing cutout configured to grip said first finger with said cutout.
13. A friction fit column assembly, the column assembly comprising: at least a first linear section configured with an annular curve about a first short dimension, said first linear section having a first exterior surface, a first interior surface, and a first set of opposing edges, wherein said first set of opposing edges are configured with a first opposing male/female latch mechanism; at least a second linear section configured with said annular curve about a second short dimension, said second linear section having a second exterior surface, a second interior surface, and a second set of opposing edges, wherein said second set of opposing edges are configured with a second opposing male/female latch mechanism, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism are configured to friction fit thereto each other; and a vertical support device, wherein said first linear section and said second linear section are configured to surround said vertical support device.
14. The column assembly of claim 13, wherein said first linear section and said second linear section are configured as tapered.
15. The column assembly of claim 13, wherein said first linear section and said second linear section are configured as straight.
16. The column assembly of claim 13, wherein said first linear section and said second linear section are configured as contoured.
17. The column assembly of claim 13, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a stem and a rounded bulb connected thereto said stem, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a first gripper finger and a second gripper finger configured to grip said rounded bulb.
18. The column assembly of claim 13, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises an offset stepped finger, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises an offset stepped slot configured to grip said offset stepped finger.
19. The column assembly of claim 13, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a first finger with a cutout, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a second finger with an opposing cutout configured to grip said first finger with said cutout.
20. The column assembly of claim 13, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a stepped finger, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a stepped slot configured to grip said stepped finger.
21. The column assembly of claim 13, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises two or more finger members, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises two or more slots configured to grip said two or more finger members.
22. The column assembly of claim 13, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a pointed finger member, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a pointed slot configured to grip said pointed finger.
23. The column assembly of claim 13, wherein said first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a stem and a rounded bulb connected thereto said stem, and said second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a first gripper finger and a second gripper finger configured to grip said rounded bulb; and another first opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a first finger with a cutout, and another second opposing male/female latch mechanism further comprises a second finger with an opposing cutout configured to grip said first finger with said cutout.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0037] The present the friction fit column assembly with interlocking joint system and methods of use will be better understood by reading the Detailed Description of the Preferred and Selected Alternate Embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing Figures, in which like reference numerals denote similar structure and refer to like elements throughout, and in which:
[0038] FIG. 1A is a perspective side view of an exemplary embodiment of the friction fit column assembly with exemplary interlocking joint system, shown assembled;
[0039] FIG. 1B is a perspective side view of an exemplary embodiment of the friction fit column assembly with exemplary interlocking joint system, shown unassembled;
[0040] FIG. 1C is a perspective side view of an exemplary embodiment of the friction fit column assembly with exemplary interlocking joint system, shown assembled around a post;
[0041] FIG. 2 is an end view or cross-sectional of the friction fit column assembly of FIG. 1A, 1B, 1C;
[0042] FIG. 2.1 is a partial end view or cross-sectional of the friction fit column assembly of FIG. 2, showing detail of a first exemplary interlocking joint system;
[0043] FIG. 2.2 is a partial end view or cross-sectional of the friction fit column assembly of FIG. 2, showing detail of a second exemplary interlocking joint system;
[0044] FIG. 3 is a partial end view or cross-sectional of the friction fit column assembly of FIG. 1, showing detail of a third exemplary interlocking joint system;
[0045] FIG. 4 is a partial end view or cross-sectional of the friction fit column assembly of FIG. 1, showing detail of a fourth exemplary interlocking joint system;
[0046] FIG. 5 is a partial end view or cross-sectional of the friction fit column assembly of FIG. 1, showing detail of a fifth exemplary interlocking joint system;
[0047] FIG. 6 is a partial end view or cross-sectional of the friction fit column assembly of FIG. 1, showing detail of a sixth exemplary interlocking joint system;
[0048] FIG. 7 is a partial end view or cross-sectional of the friction fit column assembly of FIG. 1, showing detail of a seventh exemplary interlocking joint system;
[0049] FIG. 8 is a partial end view or cross-sectional of the friction fit column assembly of FIG. 1, showing detail of a combination exemplary interlocking joint system of FIG. 2 and FIG. 4;
[0050] FIG. 9 is a flow diagram of a method of use of one or more unhoused filtration devices to filter a portion of suspended substances from an effluent; and
[0051] FIG. 10 is a side view of an exemplary embodiment of the friction fit column assembly with exemplary interlocking joint system, shown as a decorative contoured column assembly.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0052] In describing the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, as illustrated in FIGS. 1-10, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The present disclosure, however, is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish similar functions. Embodiments of the claims may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed to be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. The examples set forth herein are non-limiting examples, and are merely examples among other possible examples.
[0053] Referring now to the FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C there is illustrated column assembly 10 preferably configured as a multi-piece assembled conduit, tube or the like having a plurality of curved, arcing, or angled linear sections, such as a two or more piece interlocking column assembly preferably includes first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 divided by or separable along seam 140, and includes first seam 141 and second seam 142. First linear section 100 may be configured having annular curve AC about first short dimension SD1 and having length L. Moreover, first linear section 100 may include first exterior surface 110, first interior surface 112, and first set of opposing edges 120. First set of opposing edges 120 of first linear section 100, may include first opposing edge 121 and second opposing edge 122, where first opposing edge 121 may further include, opposing friction fit mechanism 130, first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 and second opposing edge 122 may further include second opposing friction fit mechanism 132.
[0054] Second linear section 200 may be configured having annular curve AC about second short dimension SD2 and having length L. Moreover, second linear section 200 may include second exterior surface 210, second interior surface 220, and second set of opposing edges 120. Second set of opposing edges 120 of second linear section 200, may include third opposing edge 123 and fourth opposing edge 124, where third opposing edge 123 may further include another first or third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 and fourth opposing edge 124 may further include another second or fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134.
[0055] It is contemplated herein that first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 divided by or separable along seam 140, may be positioned to interlock, snap, friction fit thereto each other, where first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 of first linear section 100 and third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 of second linear section 200 may be removeably affixed thereto each other and second opposing friction fit mechanism 132 of first linear section 100 and fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134 of second linear section 200 may be removeably affixed thereto each other to form two or more piece interlocking column assembly 10.
[0056] Column assembly 10 may be formed of any light weight rigid material or composite material, capable of vertical enclosure of post P (existing post or other weight bearing structure formed of wooden, steel, aluminum, alloy, composite or the like), where flat sheets of first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 may be bent or bendable as annular curve AC or formed with annular curve AC to encircle, create a full enclosure therearound to provide a decorative column.
[0057] Moreover, column assembly 10 may preferably be constructed of plastic, fiberglass, polyvinyl carbonate (PVC) or composite materials that are available in a variety of natural and synthetic fiber, composites, laminated composite material, cast materials, polymers as these materials offers a variety of forms, shapes, strengths, and weights. It is contemplated herein that other suitable materials may be utilized or the like, whether formed of multiple layers with different materials, or the like, may be utilized, provided such material has sufficient strength, stackable, bendable, formable, durability, paintable, chemical resistance, offers long service life, pH tolerance, small system footprint, light weight, and/or durable as would meet the purpose described herein.
[0058] Referring now to the FIGS. 2, 2.1, and 2.2 there is illustrated an end view or cross-sectional of column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 friction fit or snapped one to the other. Again, first linear section 100, may include first opposing edge 121 and second opposing edge 122, where first opposing edge 121 may further include first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 and second opposing edge 122 may further include second opposing friction fit mechanism 132. Second linear section 200 may include second exterior surface 210, second interior surface 220, and second set of opposing edges 120. Second set of opposing edges 120 of second linear section 200, may include third opposing edge 123 and fourth opposing edge 124, where third opposing edge 123 may further include third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 and fourth opposing edge 124 may further include fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134.
[0059] As shown in FIG. 2.2, first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 may further include a stem, such as first stem 131.2 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and may further include a rounded bulb, such as first rounded bulb head 131.1 preferably connected thereto first stem 131.2. Again as shown in FIG. 2.2, third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 may further include a pair of gripper fingers, such as first gripper finger 133.1 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and may further include second gripper finger 133.2 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123.
[0060] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 having first rounded bulb head 131.1 and first stem 131.2 (that is slightly wider on its head and slightly thinner on the base of the joint) may be gripped or removeably affixed to second linear section 200 having first gripper finger 133.1 and second gripper finger 133.2 (beginning of the slot is narrow and the slot becomes wider or contours as it goes deeper into second linear section 200) to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other, first linear section 100 to second linear section 200.
[0061] As shown in FIG. 2.1, fourth friction fit mechanism 134 may further include a stem, such as second stem 134.2 preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and may further include a rounded bulb head, such as second rounded bulb head 134.1 preferably connected thereto first stem 134.2. Again as shown in FIG. 2.1, second opposing friction fit mechanism 132 may further include a pair of gripper fingers, such as third gripper finger 132.3 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and may further include fourth gripper finger 132.4 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122.
[0062] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having second linear section 200 having second rounded bulb head 134.1 and second stem 134.2 (that is slightly wider on its head and slightly thinner on the base of the joint) may be gripped or removeably affixed to first linear section 100 having third gripper finger 132.3 (beginning of the slot is narrow and the slot becomes wider or contoured as it goes deeper into first linear section 100) and fourth gripper finger 132.4 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other, first linear section 100 to second linear section 200.
[0063] It is further contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 may include both male ends and second linear section 200 may include both female ends respectively vs. each having one of each.
[0064] It is further contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 may have inside diameter D necessary to enclose or encase the dimensions of post P. Moreover, in a preferred embodiment of column assembly 10 inside diameter D may range from four inches (4″) to eighteen inches (18″) or more; however, other dimensions are included herein to accommodate the dimension requirements to configure or position column assembly 10 therearound post P.
[0065] It is further contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 may have a thickness, such as width W. Moreover, in a preferred embodiment of column assembly 10 width W may range from three-eighths of an inch (⅜″) to one and a quarter inch (1¼″) or more; however, other dimensions are included herein to provide sufficient strength, stackable, bendable, durability, paintable, chemical resistance, offers long service life, pH tolerance, small system footprint, and/or durability as would meet the purpose described herein.
[0066] Referring now to the FIG. 3, there is illustrated an end view or cross-sectional of column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 friction fit or snapped one to the other. Again, first linear section 100, may include first opposing edge 121 and second opposing edge 122, where first opposing edge 121 may further include first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 and second opposing edge 122 may further include second opposing friction fit mechanism 132. Second linear section 200 may include second exterior surface 210, second interior surface 220, and second set of opposing edges 120. Second set of opposing edges 120 of second linear section 200, may include third opposing edge 123 and fourth opposing edge 124, where third opposing edge 123 may further include third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 and fourth opposing edge 124 may further include fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134.
[0067] As shown in FIG. 3, first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 may further include an offset stepped finger, such as stepped first finger member 154.1 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and may further include first finger member notch 154.2 and second finger member notch 154.3 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and adjacent first finger member 154.1. Again as shown in FIG. 3, third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 may further include an offset stepped slot, such as first slot member 155.1 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and may include lengthened second finger member 155.2 and include third finger member 155.3 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and adjacent first slot member 155.1.
[0068] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 having first finger member 154.1, second finger member notch 154.2, and second third finger member notch 154.3 may be friction fit, gripped thereto second linear section 200 having first slot member 155.1, lengthened second finger member 155.2, and third finger member 155.3 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0069] As shown in FIG. 3, fourth friction fit mechanism 134 may further include first finger member 154.4 preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and may further include second finger member notch 154.5 and third finger member notch 154.6 preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and adjacent first finger member 154.4. Again as shown in FIG. 3, second opposing friction fit mechanism 132 may further include first slot member 155.4 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and may include lengthened second finger member 155.5 and include third finger member 155.6 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and adjacent second slot member 155.4.
[0070] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having second linear section 200 having first finger member 154.4, second finger member notch 154.5 and third finger member notch 154.6 may be friction fit, gripped thereto first linear section 100 having second slot member 155.4, lengthened second finger member 155.5 and include third finger member 155.6 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0071] Referring now to the FIG. 4, there is illustrated an end view or cross-sectional of column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 friction fit or snapped one to the other. Again, first linear section 100, may include first opposing edge 121 and second opposing edge 122, where first opposing edge 121 may further include first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 and second opposing edge 122 may further include second opposing friction fit mechanism 132. Second linear section 200 may include second exterior surface 210, second interior surface 220, and second set of opposing edges 120. Second set of opposing edges 120 of second linear section 200, may include third opposing edge 123 and fourth opposing edge 124, where third opposing edge 123 may further include third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 and fourth opposing edge 124 may further include fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134.
[0072] As shown in FIG. 4, first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 may further include a first finger having a cutout, such as first finger member 164.1 (more specifically may be square or rectangle or the like) preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and may further include a second finger having a cutout, such as first finger member cutout 164.2 (more specifically may be rounded or curved or the like) preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and adjacent first finger member 164.1. Again as shown in FIG. 4, third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 may further include a second finger having an opposing cutout, such as second finger member cutout 165.1 (more specifically may be square or rectangle or the like) preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and may include a second finger, such as second finger member 165.2 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and adjacent second finger member cutout 165.1.
[0073] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 having first finger member 164.1 and first finger member cutout 164.2 may be friction fit, gripped thereto second linear section 200 having second finger member cutout 165.1, and second finger member 165.2 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0074] As shown in FIG. 4, fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134 may further include a first finger having a cutout, such as first finger member 164.3 (more specifically may be square or rectangle or the like) preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and may further include first finger member cutout 164.4 (more specifically may be rounded or curved or the like) preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and adjacent first finger member 164.3. Again as shown in FIG. 4, second opposing friction fit mechanism 132 may further include second finger member cutout 165.2 (more specifically may be square or rectangle or the like) preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and may include second finger member 165.4 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and adjacent second finger member cutout 165.2.
[0075] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having second linear section 200 having first finger member 164.3 and first finger member cutout 164.4 may be friction fit, gripped thereto first linear section 100 having second finger member cutout 165.2 and second finger member 165.4 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0076] Referring now to the FIG. 5, there is illustrated an end view or cross-sectional of column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 friction fit or snapped one to the other. Again, first linear section 100, may include first opposing edge 121 and second opposing edge 122, where first opposing edge 121 may further include first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 and second opposing edge 122 may further include second opposing friction fit mechanism 132. Second linear section 200 may include second exterior surface 210, second interior surface 220, and second set of opposing edges 120. Second set of opposing edges 120 of second linear section 200, may include third opposing edge 123 and fourth opposing edge 124, where third opposing edge 123 may further include third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 and fourth opposing edge 124 may further include fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134.
[0077] As shown in FIG. 5, first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 may further include a stepped finger, such as first finger member 154.1 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and may further include finger member first notch 154.2 and finger member second notch 154.3 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and adjacent first finger member 154.1. Again as shown in FIG. 5, third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 may further include a stepped slot, such as first slot member 155.1 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and may include slot member first finger 155.2 and include slot member second finger 155.3 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and adjacent first slot member 155.1.
[0078] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 having first finger member 154.1, finger member first notch 154.2, and finger member second notch 154.3 may be friction fit, gripped thereto second linear section 200 having first slot member 155.1, slot member first finger 155.2, and slot member second finger 155.3 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0079] As shown in FIG. 5, fourth friction fit mechanism 134 may further include first finger member 154.4 preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and may further include finger member first notch 154.5 and finger member second notch 154.6 preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and adjacent first finger member 154.4. Again as shown in FIG. 5, second opposing friction fit mechanism 132 may further include first slot member 155.4 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and may include slot member first finger 155.5 and include slot member second finger 155.6 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and adjacent first slot member 155.4.
[0080] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having second linear section 200 having first finger member 154.4, finger member first notch 154.5 and finger member second notch 154.6 may be friction fit, gripped thereto first linear section 100 having first slot member 155.4, slot member first finger 155.5 and include slot member second finger 155.6 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0081] Referring now to the FIG. 6, there is illustrated an end view or cross-sectional of column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 friction fit or snapped one to the other. Again, first linear section 100, may include first opposing edge 121 and second opposing edge 122, where first opposing edge 121 may further include first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 and second opposing edge 122 may further include second opposing friction fit mechanism 132. Second linear section 200 may include second exterior surface 210, second interior surface 220, and second set of opposing edges 120. Second set of opposing edges 120 of second linear section 200, may include third opposing edge 123 and fourth opposing edge 124, where third opposing edge 123 may further include third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 and fourth opposing edge 124 may further include fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134.
[0082] As shown in FIG. 6, first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 may further include two or more finger members, such as first finger member 154.1 and second finger member 154.2 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121, and may further include first finger member notch 154.3 and second finger member notch 154.5 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and proximate first finger member 154.1 and second finger member 154.2, respectively, and may further include first/second finger cutout 154.4 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and preferably positioned therebetween first finger member 154.1 and second finger member 154.2. Again as shown in FIG. 6, third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 may further include two or more slots, such as first finger member 155.1, second finger member 155.2, and third finger member 155.3 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and may further include first/second finger member slot 155.4 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and preferably positioned therebetween first finger member 155.1 and second finger member 155.2, and may further include second/third finger member slot 155.5 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and preferably positioned therebetween second finger member 155.2 and third finger member 155.3.
[0083] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 having first finger member 154.1 and second finger member 154.2, first finger member notch 154.3 and second finger member notch 154.5, first/second finger cutout 154.4 may be friction fit, gripped thereto second linear section 200 having first finger member 155.1, second finger member 155.2, and third finger member 155.3, first/second finger member slot 155.4, and second/third finger member slot 155.5 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0084] As shown in FIG. 6, fourth friction fit mechanism 134 may further include two or more finger members, such as first finger member 154.6 and second finger member 154.7 preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124, and may further include first finger member notch 154.8 and second finger member notch 154.10 preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and proximate first finger member 154.6 and second finger member 154.7, respectively, and may further include first/second finger cutout 154.9 preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and preferably positioned therebetween first finger member 154.6 and second finger member 154.7. Again as shown in FIG. 6, second opposing friction fit mechanism 132 may further include two or more slots, such as first finger member 155.6, second finger member 155.7, and third finger member 155.8 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and may further include first/second finger member slot 155.9 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and may preferably be positioned therebetween first finger member 155.6 and second finger member 155.7, and may further include second/third finger member slot 155.10 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and preferably positioned therebetween second finger member 155.7 and third finger member 155.8.
[0085] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having second linear section 200 having first finger member 154.6 and second finger member 154.7, first finger member notch 154.8 and second finger member notch 154.10, first/second finger cutout 154.9 may be friction fit, gripped thereto first linear section 100 having first finger member 155.6, second finger member 155.7, and third finger member 155.8, first/second finger member slot 155.9, and second/third finger member slot 155.10 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0086] Referring now to the FIG. 7, there is illustrated an end view or cross-sectional of column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 friction fit or snapped one to the other. Again, first linear section 100, may include first opposing edge 121 and second opposing edge 122, where first opposing edge 121 may further include first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 and second opposing edge 122 may further include second opposing friction fit mechanism 132. Second linear section 200 may include second exterior surface 210, second interior surface 220, and second set of opposing edges 120. Second set of opposing edges 120 of second linear section 200, may include third opposing edge 123 and fourth opposing edge 124, where third opposing edge 123 may further include third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 and fourth opposing edge 124 may further include fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134.
[0087] As shown in FIG. 7, first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 may further include a pointed finger member, such as pointed finger member 154.1 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and may further include pointed finger member first angled notch 154.2 and pointed finger member second angled notch 154.3 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and adjacent pointed finger member 154.1. Again as shown in FIG. 7, third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 may further include a pointed slot member, such as pointed slot member 155.1 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and may include pointed slot first inner angled finger 155.2 and include pointed slot second inner angled finger 155.3 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and adjacent pointed slot member 155.1.
[0088] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 having pointed finger member 154.1, pointed finger member first angled notch 154.2, and pointed finger member second angled notch 154.3 may be friction fit, gripped thereto second linear section 200 having pointed slot member 155.1, pointed slot member inner first angled finger 155.2, and pointed slot member second inner angled finger 155.3 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0089] As shown in FIG. 7, fourth friction fit mechanism 134 may further include pointed finger member 154.4 preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and may further include pointed finger member first angled notch 154.5 and pointed finger member second inner angled notch 154.6 preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and adjacent pointed finger member 154.4. Again as shown in FIG. 7, second opposing friction fit mechanism 132 may further include pointed slot member 155.4 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and may include pointed slot member first inner angled finger 155.5 and include pointed slot member second inner angled finger 155.6 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and adjacent pointed slot member 155.4.
[0090] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having second linear section 200 having pointed finger member 154.4, pointed finger member first angled notch 154.5 and pointed finger member second angled notch 154.6 may be friction fit, gripped thereto first linear section 100 having pointed slot member 155.4, pointed slot member inner first angled finger 155.5 and include pointed slot member inner second angled finger 155.6 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0091] Referring now to the FIG. 8, there is illustrated an end view or cross-sectional of column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 friction fit or snapped one to the other. Again, first linear section 100, may include first opposing edge 121 and second opposing edge 122, where first opposing edge 121 may further include first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 and second opposing edge 122 may further include second opposing friction fit mechanism 132. Second linear section 200 may include second exterior surface 210, second interior surface 220, and second set of opposing edges 120. Second set of opposing edges 120 of second linear section 200, may include third opposing edge 123 and fourth opposing edge 124, where third opposing edge 123 may further include third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 and fourth opposing edge 124 may further include fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134.
[0092] As shown in FIG. 8, first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 may further include a stem, such as stem 131.2 preferably connected thereto first opposing edge 121 and may further include a rounded bulb, such as rounded bulb head 131.1 preferably connected thereto first stem 131.2. Again as shown in FIG. 8, third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 may further include a pair of gripper fingers, such as first gripper finger 133.1 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123 and may further include second gripper finger 133.2 preferably connected thereto third opposing edge 123.
[0093] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having first linear section 100 having first rounded bulb head 131.1 and first stem 131.2 (that is slightly wider on its head and slightly thinner on the base of the joint) may be gripped or removeably affixed to second linear section 200 having first gripper finger 133.1 and second gripper finger 133.2 (beginning of the slot is narrow and the slot becomes wider as it goes deeper into second linear section 200) to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0094] As shown in FIG. 8, fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134 may further include a first finger having a cutout, such as first finger member 164.3 (more specifically may be square or rectangle or the like) preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and may further include first finger member cutout 164.4 (more specifically may be rounded or curved or the like) preferably connected thereto fourth opposing edge 124 and adjacent first finger member 164.3. Again as shown in FIG. 4, second opposing friction fit mechanism 132 may further include a second finger having a cutout, such as second finger member cutout 165.2 (more specifically may be square or rectangle or the like) preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and may include second finger member 165.4 preferably connected thereto second opposing edge 122 and adjacent second finger member cutout 165.2.
[0095] It is contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having second linear section 200 having first finger member 164.3 and first finger member cutout 164.4 may be friction fit, gripped thereto first linear section 100 having second finger member cutout 165.2 and second finger member 165.4 to interlock, snap, friction fit one to the other.
[0096] Furthermore, second linear section 200 may include second exterior surface 210, second interior surface 220, and second set of opposing edges 120. Second set of opposing edges 120 of second linear section 200, may include third opposing edge 123 and fourth opposing edge 124, where third opposing edge 123 may further include third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 and fourth opposing edge 124 may further include fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134.
[0097] It is further contemplated herein that opposing friction fit mechanism 130 may be formed of any light weight semi-flexible material or composite material, capable of forming opposing male/female latch mechanism or joint to form a friction fit or snap together along joint or seam of opposing edges 120 that once interlocked or clicked together, is fixed together tightly forming an enclosed column.
[0098] It is still further contemplated herein that opposing friction fit mechanism 130 may utilize any combination of configurations set forth herein or other known friction fit mechanisms known to one of ordinary skill in the art.
[0099] It is still further contemplated herein that column assembly 10 having at least one first linear section 100 and at least one second linear section 200.
[0100] Referring now to FIG. 9, there is illustrated a flow diagram 900 of a method of constructing column assembly 10. In block or step 910, providing at least one first linear section 100 and at least one second linear section 200. In block or step 915 heating the at least one first linear section 100 and at least one second linear section 200. In block or step 920 forming opposing friction fit mechanism 130 therearound at least one first linear section 100 and at least one second linear section 200, and more specifically machining first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 therearound first opposing edge 121 and machining second opposing friction fit mechanism 132 therearound second opposing edge 122, and machining third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 therearound third opposing edge 123 and machining fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134 therearound fourth opposing edge 124. In block or step 925, forming the at least one first linear section 100 to have annular curve AC about first short dimension SD1 and forming the at least one second linear section 200 to have annular curve AC about first short dimension SD2. In block or step 930, positioning opposing friction fit mechanism 130 of at least one first linear section 100 and at least one second linear section 200 adjacent one another, as shown in FIG. 1B or alternatively positioning opposing friction fit mechanism 130 of at least one first linear section 100 and at least one second linear section 200 adjacent one another and enclosing post P, as shown in FIG. 1C. In block or step 935, interlocking, snapping, or friction fitting opposing friction fit mechanism 130 of at least one first linear section 100 and at least one second linear section 200 one to the other, and more specifically interlocking first opposing friction fit mechanism 131 of first opposing edge 121 thereto third opposing friction fit mechanism 133 of third opposing edge 123, and interlocking second opposing friction fit mechanism 132 of second opposing edge 122 thereto fourth opposing friction fit mechanism 134 of fourth opposing edge 124, as shown in FIG. 1A.
[0101] Referring now to the FIG. 10, there is illustrated a side view of column assembly 10 having two or more piece interlocking column assembly preferably includes first linear section 100 and second linear section 200 divided by or separable along seam 140, and includes first seam 141 and second seam 142. Moreover, column assembly 10 may include one or more decorative sections, such as first contoured section 1010 and second contoured section 1020 configured to provide a decorative style to column assembly 10, such as Greek, Corinthian, Roman, Doric, Ionic, Composite, Tuscan, Bungalow, Solomonic, Egyptian, and the like. Column assembly 10 may include a taper along shaft S section wherein diameter A is greater than diameter B.
[0102] The foregoing description and drawings comprise illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure. Having thus described exemplary embodiments, it should be noted by those ordinarily skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present disclosure. Merely listing or numbering the steps of a method in a certain order does not constitute any limitation on the order of the steps of that method. Many modifications and other embodiments of the disclosure will come to mind to one ordinarily skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Although specific terms may be employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation. Moreover, the present disclosure has been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims. Accordingly, the present disclosure is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein, but is limited only by the following claims.
